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UK//ðæt ˈdɪdnt wɜːk aʊt//US//ðæt ˈdɪdnt wɜrk aʊt//

Meaning of That didn't work out

It failed to achieve the desired outcome.

In simple words: It didn’t succeed or have a good result.

That didn't work out in a sentence

  • After months of effort, that didn't work out for the team.
  • I thought the plan would be great, but it really didn't work out.
  • Their relationship seemed promising, but it just didn't work out.
  • I tried to fix the car myself, but that didn't work out either.
  • We had high hopes for the event, but in the end, it didn't work out.

How to use That didn't work out

Used to express that a plan or idea failed. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid in very formal documents.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a project that was supposed to succeed but ended up failing.

Related words

Collocations with That didn't work out

  • work out a plan
  • work out issues
  • work out details

Synonyms for That didn't work out

  • failed
  • didn't succeed
  • didn't pan out
  • fell through
  • came to nothing

Common mistakes with That didn't work out

  • Using 'out' incorrectly - 'work' and 'out' are part of the phrase.
  • Confused with 'work it out,' which means to solve a problem.
  • Misusing in positive contexts - it's specifically for failures.

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Frequently asked questions about That didn't work out

What does That didn't work out mean?

It didn’t succeed or have a good result.

What is the definition of That didn't work out?

It failed to achieve the desired outcome.

How do you use That didn't work out in a sentence?

After months of effort, that didn't work out for the team.

Can you give another example of That didn't work out?

I thought the plan would be great, but it really didn't work out.

What are synonyms for That didn't work out?

Common alternatives include failed, didn't succeed, didn't pan out, fell through, came to nothing.

What words go with That didn't work out?

It commonly pairs with work out a plan, work out issues, work out details.

What are common mistakes when using That didn't work out?

Using 'out' incorrectly - 'work' and 'out' are part of the phrase. Confused with 'work it out,' which means to solve a problem. Misusing in positive contexts - it's specifically for failures.

How do you pronounce That didn't work out?

US: //ðæt ˈdɪdnt wɜrk aʊt//, UK: //ðæt ˈdɪdnt wɜːk aʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That didn't work out?

Used to express that a plan or idea failed. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid in very formal documents.